Severity
Moderate
Organic Yellow Popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Great Northern Organic Popcorn, Net Wt. 5 Pounds (2.26 Kilograms), UPC 6 10708 14709 1; 2) Hometown Food Company, Organic Butterfly Popcorn, 2200 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 3) Lesser Evil, Organic Yellow Butterfly Popcorn, 2185 LBS Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 4) Medium Organic Yellow Popcorn, 25 LB (11.34 Kg) Preferred Popcorn LLC; 5) Medium Organic Yellow Popcorn, 50 LB (22.68 Kg) Preferred Popcorn LLC
Reported: September 16, 2020 Initiated: August 28, 2020 #F-1437-2020 1,162,117 lbs units
Preferred Popcorn issued this FDA Food recall on September 16, 2020. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 1,162,117 lbs units are affected. The recall was issued because: Popcorn may contain foreign material: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-1437-2020) was formally reported on September 16, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 28, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Preferred Popcorn is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Chapman, NE. Federal records indicate 1,162,117 lbs units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: Popcorn may contain foreign material: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to the US States CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, KY, OH, SD, WI, and British Columbia, Canada. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 6 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
1,162,117 lbs
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product Description
Organic Yellow Popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Great Northern Organic Popcorn, Net Wt. 5 Pounds (2.26 Kilograms), UPC 6 10708 14709 1; 2) Hometown Food Company, Organic Butterfly Popcorn, 2200 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 3) Lesser Evil, Organic Yellow Butterfly Popcorn, 2185 LBS Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 4) Medium Organic Yellow Popcorn, 25 LB (11.34 Kg) Preferred Popcorn LLC; 5) Medium Organic Yellow Popcorn, 50 LB (22.68 Kg) Preferred Popcorn LLC; 6) Shearer's, Organic Yellow Butterfly Popcorn, 2200 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 7) Specialty Food Group, Organic Yellow Butterfly Popcorn, 2200 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 8) Trader Joes Organic Popping Corn, Net Wt. 28 OZ (1 lb 12 oz) 794 g, Dist. & Sold Exclusively by Trader Joe's Monrovia, CA UPC 0094 5288 9) Troystar Packaging, Inc. Organic Butterfly Popcorn, 2000 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 10) Whole Alternatives, Organic Butterfly Popcorn, 2000 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 11) Preferred Popcorn Organic Yellow Popcorn, Net Wt. 28oz / 794 g, Preferred Popcorn, LLC, Chapman, NE, UPC 7 64256 44035 4 12) Preferred Popcorn Organic Butterfly Popcorn, Net Wt. 50 lbs (22.68 kg), Preferred Popcorn, LLC, Chapman, NE, UPC 7 64256 30002 3
Reason for Recall
Popcorn may contain foreign material: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Preferred Popcorn
- Units Affected
- 1,162,117 lbs
- Distribution
- Distributed to the US States CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, KY, OH, SD, WI, and British Columbia, Canada
- Location
- Chapman, NE
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1437-2020 |
| Date reported | September 16, 2020 |
| Date initiated | August 28, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Preferred Popcorn |
| Units affected | 1,162,117 lbs |
| Distribution | Distributed to the US States CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, KY, OH, SD, WI, and British Columbia, Canada |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Organic Yellow Popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Great Northern Organic Popcorn, Net Wt. 5 Pounds (2.26 Kilograms), UPC 6 10708 14709 1; 2) Hometown Food Company, Organic Butterfly Popcorn, 2200 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 3) Lesser Evil, Organic Yellow Butterfly Popcorn, 2185 LBS Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 4) Medium Organic Yellow Popcorn, 25 LB (11.34 Kg) Preferred Popcorn LLC; 5) Medium Organic Yellow Popcorn, 50 LB (22.68 Kg) Preferred Popcorn LLC; 6) Shearer's, Organic Yellow Butterfly Popcorn, 2200 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 7) Specialty Food Group, Organic Yellow Butterfly Popcorn, 2200 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 8) Trader Joes Organic Popping Corn, Net Wt. 28 OZ (1 lb 12 oz) 794 g, Dist. & Sold Exclusively by Trader Joe's Monrovia, CA UPC 0094 5288 9) Troystar Packaging, Inc. Organic Butterfly Popcorn, 2000 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 10) Whole Alternatives, Organic Butterfly Popcorn, 2000 LBS, Preferred Popcorn LLC Chapman, NE; 11) Preferred Popcorn Organic Yellow Popcorn, Net Wt. 28oz / 794 g, Preferred Popcorn, LLC, Chapman, NE, UPC 7 64256 44035 4 12) Preferred Popcorn Organic Butterfly Popcorn, Net Wt. 50 lbs (22.68 kg), Preferred Popcorn, LLC, Chapman, NE, UPC 7 64256 30002 3. Recalled by Preferred Popcorn. Units affected: 1,162,117 lbs.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Popcorn may contain foreign material: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 16, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1437-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Distributed to the US States CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, KY, OH, SD, WI, and British Columbia, Canada.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-1437-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
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